OASIS singles could soon become collectors' items, and
'Sunday Morning Call' could well be the shape of things to
come if Noel goes solo.

In the same vein as 'Don't Look Back In Anger',
it's Noel on vocal with a tune tipped to be a stadium favourite
later this month. Smooth and mellow with a great singalong chorus,
it's classic Oasis.

J.P.

THESE days The Corrs sound about as Irish as I do. Since their
early Guinness-soaked songs, the family Corr seem to be moving further
away from their Celtic roots sound with every release.

'Breathless' is catchy, radio-friendly and a surefire hit
- but more than a little reminiscent of a Belinda Carlisle single - who,
as far as I know, doesn't hold an Irish passport.

J.P.

'RIDING with the King' by Eric Clapton and B. B. King is
an outstanding collaboration between two guitar legends.

There's nothing of Clapton's melodic efforts like
'My Father's Eyes' or 'Tears in Heaven' but
rather stripped down roots music in the company of one of the masters in
the field - as anyone who saw BB at the NIA in Birmingham last year will
testify.

'Marry You' is a power track but listen up for
'Three O'Clock Blues', which displays a classic blues
rawness.

J.P.

DAVID Holmes has come along way since his dodgy debut 'This
Film's Crap, Let's Slash The Seats'. The former Belfast
acid rocker has turned his back on techno and scored Hollywood movies.

'Bow Down To The Exit Sign' is the result of his previous
experiences, and is a fine fusion of punk rock, funk, gospel and blues.

A.F.

ALWAYS shocking and controversial, The Sex Pistols story is being
re-told once more in Julian Temple's film 'The Filth and the
Fury'.

Naturally a soundtrack album follows containing many Pistols
classics. One for the 70s nostalgia fan but may struggle to find wider
appeal.

L.G.

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